Request ID: FOI-4369-2324 Date published: 20 March 2024
You asked
Queries about safeguarding at Beckton and Thamesmead
Following my visit to TfL's DLR extension project consultation in Thamesmead yesterday, I wish to know, please:
(1) What safeguarding currently exists on the north and south banks of the Thames for the (now-abandoned) road bridge between Beckton and Thamesmead? (Web references are fine, but I have not so far traced any links.)
(2) If such safeguarding is to be lifted, what timescale for that is expected?
(3) What safeguarding exists at Beckton and Thamesmead for any other potential transport schemes, such as roads or an extension of the DLR? (Again, web references are fine.)
Whether by way of web references or new responses, I assume maps will be supplied.
Thank you in advance for your help.
We answered
TfL Ref: 4369-2324
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 27 February 2024 asking for information about safeguarding in relation to the DLR extension project.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Information Regulations and our information access policy. I can confirm that we hold the information you require. Your questions and our replies are as below: Following my visit to TfL's DLR extension project consultation in Thamesmead yesterday, I wish to know, please:
What safeguarding currently exists on the north and south banks of the Thames for the (now-abandoned) road bridge between Beckton and Thamesmead? (Web references are fine, but I have not so far traced any links.)
If such safeguarding is to be lifted, what timescale for that is expected?
There are no set timescales for any changes to this safeguarding as present; TfL will consider the way forward following the current public consultation on a DLR extension.
What safeguarding exists at Beckton and Thamesmead for any other potential transport schemes, such as roads or an extension of the DLR? (Again, web references are fine.)
No other formal transport safeguarding exists in this area.
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Yours sincerely
Sara Thomas FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London